Wilmslow West and Chorley vs Heald Green

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Wilmslow West and Chorley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Heald Green Greater Manchester Police

      Wilmslow West and Chorley vs Heald Green Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Wilmslow West and Chorley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      363 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      19% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Heald Green
      Greater Manchester Police
      30 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Wilmslow West and Chorley
      B Heald Green
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      363
      30
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      460
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Wilmslow West and Chorley
      B Heald Green
      Violent Crime
      154 ↓5%
      11
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑0%
      1
      Other Theft
      24 ↓44%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      21 ↓48%
      2
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓9%
      6
      Drugs
      10 ↑11%
      1
      Public Order
      47 ↑0%
      7
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      14 ↓74%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Heald Green is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Wilmslow West and Chorley safer than Heald Green?

      Wilmslow West and Chorley has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 363 crimes in the last 12 months. Heald Green has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 30 crimes. Heald Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Wilmslow West and Chorley vs Heald Green?

      Wilmslow West and Chorley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Heald Green shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green?

      In Wilmslow West and Chorley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (154 incidents). In Heald Green, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green?

      Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Heald Green recorded 1. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Wilmslow West and Chorley vs Heald Green?

      Violent crime in Wilmslow West and Chorley totalled 154 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Heald Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Wilmslow West and Chorley recorded 460 crimes (now 363, a change of -21.1%). Heald Green recorded 0 crimes previously (now 30, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Wilmslow West and Chorley has a resolution rate of 19% and Heald Green has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green?

      Wilmslow West and Chorley falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Heald Green is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Wilmslow West and Chorley or Heald Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Wilmslow West and Chorley and Heald Green. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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